Blur Photos

Single-photo workflow

1. In Batch Processing, add a JPG or PNG with Drop media, +, or drag-and-drop.
2. SmartBlur selects the image and automatically creates a processed preview.
3. Choose Face, Body, and/or Plate, then review the result.
4. Use AI Detection to correct misses or false positives.
5. Use manual or selective blur when policy requires specific exceptions or extra regions.
6. Compare Preview and Before & After.
7. Configure Output and click Process to save the final file.

Every detection/blur setting change schedules another preview for the selected still image. Wait for the updated-preview status before judging the change.

Multiple photos

1. Add all images to the Media Bin.
2. Select and inspect representative images: bright/dark, near/far, crowded/sparse, and edge cases.
3. Apply a built-in or custom preset.
4. Set a separate output folder and a clear suffix such as _blurred.
5. Click Process. The button becomes Cancel while a job is active.
6. Review completed output—not just the preview of the first item.

Common photo decisions

Manual and selective review

• Draw Blur Region adds privacy coverage where automatic detection is unsuitable.
• Review people lets licensed selective-blur workflows assign rules to detected identities.
• A manual region should be treated as part of the job’s settings; verify it in final output.
• License plates cannot be assigned a keep-visible person rule.

Before sharing

• Inspect faces at the image edges and in mirrors/screens.
• Confirm blur strength prevents recognition at full size.
• Strip metadata if EXIF location/device details are unnecessary.
• Keep source and output clearly separated.
• Open the saved file after processing to confirm it is valid and complete.